Cochin, July.26 (NR): Salim Ahmed's film 'Adaminte Makan Abu' is back in the news again. The film has won the director the Best Director award at the Washington DC International Film Festival that was held recently.

The award comprises of a prize money of 1,50,000 INR, and is considered to be a great honour as well.

The film has already been a huge favorite with critics back home, and had won several national awards and state awards including the Best Actor award for Salim Kumar.